Parenting Approaches in Working with Children with Visual Impairments
Manual for Parents
This Manual is designed to support parents, care assistants, and families of children with visual impairments. It presents strategies and methods addressing the emotional, educational, and practical aspects of raising a child with a visual impairment, as well as practical recommendations for creating an accessible home environment, providing educational support, using assistive technologies, and developing daily living skills, independence, communication, and socialization.
The Manual is based on local and international best practices, professional approaches, and scientific research. It describes the key characteristics of visual impairments, the importance of early identification and diagnosis, specific aspects of emotional and social support for families, as well as effective approaches that promote children’s development.
The Manual can serve as an informational and practical resource, helping to increase parents’ awareness and create the conditions necessary for children’s development and full participation in community life.